Germany, Third Reich. A 1940 Kyffhäuserbund Marksmanship Champion’s Badge
(Kyffhäuserbund Wettkampfsieger Abzeichen). A 1940 Kyffhäuserbund marksmanship victor’s badge, constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a 1914 Iron Cross, surrounding a central bullseye target overlaid by a date of “1940” and crossed rifles, topped by a detailed depiction of the Kyffhäuser Monument and a plaque bearing an inscription of “WETTKAMPFSIEGER” (“COMBAT GAMES VICTOR”), attached to a backplate with a black wool reverse liner, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 70 mm (h), demonstrating minor mothing to the reverse liner, in overall near extremely fine condition.

